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Tenders in the Eastern Cape

Browse the latest open tenders in the Eastern Cape, including Gqeberha, East London and Mthatha, from municipalities, provincial departments, state-owned entities and private companies. New tenders are added daily.

  • Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment for the Mzimvubu Water Project Access Road near Maclear

    Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment for the Mzimvubu Water Project Access Road near Maclear — Full brief locked

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    Supply and delivery of specified laboratory and materials-testing equipment for the Mzimvubu Water Project access road near Maclear, Eastern Cape. The tender includes 24 equipment and consumable line items plus transport to site. A compulsory briefing is scheduled for 21 October 2026; bids close on 29 October 2026 at 11:00 South African time.

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    Published by Water and SanitationEastern CapeBuyer reference: WTE1069CE
  • Appointment of a Three-Member Fundraising and Revenue-Generation Practitioner Panel

    Appointment of a Three-Member Fundraising and Revenue-Generation Practitioner Panel — Full brief locked

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    Appointment of three fundraising and/or revenue-generation practitioners to support the South African Library for the Blind with fundraising activities and services, as and when required, for two years from appointment.

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    Published by South African Library for the BlindNationwideBuyer reference: RFP 15-09-2026 B
  • Hiring of One-Ton Light Delivery Vehicles for Kouga Municipality’s Festive Period

    Hiring of One-Ton Light Delivery Vehicles for Kouga Municipality’s Festive Period — Full brief locked

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    Kouga Municipality seeks quotations for the hire of one-ton 2x4 light delivery vehicles for its directorates during the festive period. Quote for one vehicle for a 40-day hire period; additional vehicles may be hired as required. Vehicles must meet the stated age, equipment, roadworthiness, insurance, delivery and assistance requirements.

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    Published by Kouga MunicipalityEastern CapeBuyer reference: 234/2026
  • Provision of a Fully Automated E-PMS and E-Risk Management System with Three Years of Backup Support

    Provision of a Fully Automated E-PMS and E-Risk Management System with Three Years of Backup Support — Full brief locked

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    Matatiele Local Municipality invites bids for a fully automated electronic performance management system (E-PMS) and E-risk management system, including backup support for three years. Bids close on 16 November 2026 at 10:00 South African time.

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    Published by Matatiele Local MunicipalityEastern CapeBuyer reference: MATAT/2026/2027-23
  • Specialised Investigation Services for Coal, Heavy Fuel Oil, Fuel and Oil Theft Incidents

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    Provision of specialised investigation services to investigate coal, heavy fuel oil, fuel and oil theft incidents affecting Eskom’s Generation Division for three years. The supplied document is a publication of bidders’ names for this advertised competitive bid.

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    Published by ESKOMNationwideBuyer reference: E3386CXMWP
  • Appointment of a Panel for Learner Transport Services – Chris Hani District

    Appointment of a Panel for Learner Transport Services – Chris Hani District — Full brief locked

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    The Eastern Cape Department of Transport invites bids to appoint a panel of service providers to transport qualifying and approved learners to and from schools in the Eastern Cape. This notice is for lot C, Chris Hani District. The notice states a period ending December 2029; the source description also describes the appointment period as 36 months.

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    Published by Eastern Cape - TransportEastern CapeBuyer reference: SCMU10-26/27-0017 C
  • Supply and Delivery of Grass-Cutting Signs, Beach Safety Signs and Traffic Cones

    Supply and Delivery of Grass-Cutting Signs, Beach Safety Signs and Traffic Cones — Full brief locked

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    Ingquza Hill Local Municipality invites bids for the supply of six portable grass-cutting signs, five beach safety signs for installation at four named beaches, and 30 reflective traffic cones. Bids must be submitted by hand to the Municipal Reception tender box in Flagstaff by 12:00 on 23 October 2026.

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    Published by Ingquza Hill Local MunicipalityEastern CapeBuyer reference: IHLM/66/2026-27/COMM
  • Appointment of a Service Provider Panel for Learner Transport in Alfred Nzo District

    Appointment of a Service Provider Panel for Learner Transport in Alfred Nzo District — Full brief locked

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    Appointment of a panel of service providers to transport qualifying and approved learners to and from schools in Alfred Nzo, Eastern Cape. The panel appointment period runs for 36 months, ending December 2029.

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    Published by Eastern Cape - TransportEastern CapeBuyer reference: SCMU10-26/27-0017 B
  • Appointment of a Contractor for Road Resealing and Rehabilitation in Jeffreys Bay and Paradise Beach – Phase 4

    Appointment of a Contractor for Road Resealing and Rehabilitation in Jeffreys Bay and Paradise Beach – Phase 4 — Full brief locked

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    Kouga Municipality invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to reseal roads in Jeffreys Bay and Paradise Beach and rehabilitate portions of Da Gama Road and St Francis Street in Jeffreys Bay. This is Phase 4 in the Kouga Local Municipal Area.

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    Published by Kouga MunicipalityEastern CapeBuyer reference: 225/2026
  • Appointment of a Specialist QA/QC Service Provider for Eskom Group Capital Division

    Appointment of a Specialist QA/QC Service Provider for Eskom Group Capital Division — Full brief locked

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    Appointment of a specialist quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) service provider for Eskom’s Group Capital Division for four years. The supplied official document is a publication of bidder names for the related advertised competitive bid.

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    Published by ESKOMNationwideBuyer reference: E2005GCMWP1
  • Appointment of Service Providers for Supply and Delivery of Office Stationery to the Eastern Cape Government

    Appointment of Service Providers for Supply and Delivery of Office Stationery to the Eastern Cape Government — Full brief locked

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    Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury invites bids for appointment of service providers to supply and deliver a wide range of office stationery to Eastern Cape provincial departments and public entities on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months. Bidders must select the regions they will service and submit separate bids for each region sought.

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    Published by Eastern Cape - Provincial TreasuryEastern CapeBuyer reference: SCMO-26/27-001
  • Supply and Delivery of Vacuum Tanker Trucks, Water Trucks and Roll Back Trucks

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    Joe Gqabi District Municipality invites bids for the supply and delivery of vacuum tanker trucks, water trucks and roll back trucks, including specified vehicle conversions, on a rates-based contract over three years as and when required.

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    Published by Joe Gqabi District MunicipalityEastern CapeBuyer reference: JGDM2026/27-010
  • Mimecast Licence Renewal, Support and Tenancy Management for 85 Users

    Mimecast Licence Renewal, Support and Tenancy Management for 85 Users — Full brief locked

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    Appointment of a service provider for a three-year renewal of Mimecast licences for 85 users, Mimecast support and tenancy management, and one-off administration training for four MHSC ICT team members.

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    Published by Mine Health and Safety CouncilNationwideBuyer reference: MHSC027/2026-2027
  • Turnkey Civil Engineering Professional Services for Human Settlements Projects

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    Appointment of a turnkey civil engineering professional service provider to implement human settlements projects within Sundays River Valley Municipality over 36 months.

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    Published by Sundays River Valley MunicipalityEastern CapeBuyer reference: SRVM 002/2027
  • Supply of Fuel and Integrated Electronic Fleet Management System Services

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    Supply of fuel, installation, management and maintenance of an integrated electronic fleet management system for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.

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    Published by Nelson Mandela Bay MunicipalityEastern CapeBuyer reference: SCM/1371/G/2025-2026
  • Manufacturing and Supply of Smart Meters for Eskom Distribution Clusters

    Manufacturing and Supply of Smart Meters for Eskom Distribution Clusters — Full brief locked

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    Eskom’s TEAP process for manufacturing and supplying smart meters for all distribution clusters, as and when required, for three years. The supplied document is a regret letter addressed to unsuccessful suppliers following adjudication of the development phase; it does not provide an open invitation or current bid-submission details.

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    Published by ESKOMNationwideBuyer reference: MWP2473DX
  • Appointment of a Turnkey Civil Engineering Professional Service Provider for Nomathamsanqa Sports Facility Phase 3

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    Sundays River Valley Municipality invites suitably qualified, competent and experienced professional service providers to implement the Nomathamsanqa Sports Facility Phase 3 on a turnkey basis for 36 months.

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    Published by Sundays River Valley MunicipalityEastern CapeBuyer reference: SRVM 001/2027
  • Leasing and Development of 35 Medium-Value Properties for Revenue Generation

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    The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites proposals to lease and develop 35 provincial properties, grouped into 27 economic units, for revenue generation. Bids are awarded by property/item, and proposals must address the development, funding, and rental offer for each property bid for.

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    Published by Eastern Cape - Roads and Public WorksEastern CapeBuyer reference: SCMU5-26/27-0055
  • Security Management Services for the Department of Agriculture Satellite Office in Graaff-Reinet (36 Months)

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    The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture invites qualified security service providers to provide security management services at its Graaff-Reinet satellite office for 36 months. The requirement includes two Grade C unarmed day-shift guards, an alarm system for night shift, armed response, equipment, and related security operations.

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    Published by Eastern Cape - AgricultureEastern CapeBuyer reference: SCMU8-26/27-0047
  • Panel of Scholar Transport Service Providers – Sarah Baartman District, Eastern Cape

    Panel of Scholar Transport Service Providers – Sarah Baartman District, Eastern Cape — Full brief locked

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    Appointment of a panel of service providers to transport qualifying and approved learners to and from schools in the Sarah Baartman District of the Eastern Cape, for the period ending December 2029.

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    Published by Eastern Cape - TransportEastern CapeBuyer reference: SCMU10-26/27-0017 F

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About tenders in the Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape's provincial government is based in Bhisho, and its economy centres on the automotive cluster around Gqeberha and East London, the Coega Special Economic Zone, the East London Industrial Development Zone and agriculture. Large rural areas mean many tenders cover roads, water, sanitation, and school and clinic infrastructure.

Who issues tenders in the Eastern Cape?

Tenders here are published by the Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo City metropolitan municipalities, the Alfred Nzo, Amathole, Chris Hani, Joe Gqabi, OR Tambo and Sarah Baartman district municipalities, and Eastern Cape provincial departments, as well as state-owned entities and private companies operating in the province.

Main towns and cities

Larger buying centres include Gqeberha, East London, Mthatha, Queenstown and Kariega. The provincial capital is Bhisho.

Common tender categories in the Eastern Cape

Bidding in the Eastern Cape: what to know

Work around Gqeberha, East London and the Coega zone is concentrated in industry and logistics, while the rural districts lean towards roads, water and community infrastructure. For rural tenders, check the location, any compulsory site briefing and delivery costs before you price.

For the documents most government buyers ask for, see how tenders work in South Africa.

Tenders in neighbouring provinces

Frequently asked questions

Which metropolitan municipalities are in the Eastern Cape?

The Eastern Cape has two: Nelson Mandela Bay, which includes Gqeberha, and Buffalo City, which includes East London and Bhisho. The rest of the province is made up of six district municipalities.

Do I need to register to bid on government tenders?

Most government buyers require registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and tax compliance. Check each tender's bid documents for the full list.